TFW: Have you been approached at all for any further work with the franchise, either with the movie (Soundwave?) or another incarnation, such as Transformers: Animated?

Welker: Well it is a little too early to be specific but I will say yes and no. No, I have not been approached by the movie folks but yes I am still involved in the franchise...more on that later.

Michael, I can understand your choice in terms of Megatron, and I know you're probably ready to murder the next guy who brings up the topic of original voice actors...but please, please allow Frank a shot at Soundwave's voice. I'm risking getting banned by Nelson (again) just to ask. His participation in the franchise really does mean that much to a load of fans out there.

I swear this is the last time I will ever bring this subject up until the movie's release.

Trailbreaker

03-09-2009, 03:19 PM

I get this feeling that Soundwave's lines have already been recorded. So I guess the voice actor could be anybody at this point, but who knows, Bay might surprise us.

TIMtationX

03-09-2009, 03:23 PM

Soundwave's voice will probably be super digitized in the movie, so you probably won't even be able to recognize him even if he DID do the voice....As far as him still being involved, he'll probably be voicing Megatron in the videogame again.

MitP

03-09-2009, 03:28 PM

Soundwave's voice will probably be super digitized in the movie, so you probably won't even be able to recognize him even if he DID do the voice....As far as him still being involved, he'll probably be voicing Megatron in the videogame again.

Personally, I can live with any kind of alteration, as long as I know it's Frank at the heart of the character.

I should probably add I'll never stop being grateful to Michael for hiring Cullen. He went against the grain, and I seriously appreciate that.

nelson

03-09-2009, 03:37 PM

:deadhorse1:

Rot

03-09-2009, 03:45 PM

:deadhorse1:

:lol

StefsChemicalRomance

03-09-2009, 05:38 PM

God, I DO hope this is the last plea.

* Yawn *

MitP

03-09-2009, 07:02 PM

:deadhorse1:

Good grief, Nelson, what are you doing to that poor horse?!

MouseNo4

03-09-2009, 07:12 PM

Poor DEAD horse.

Trailbreaker

03-09-2009, 07:12 PM

Good grief, Nelson, what are you doing to that poor horse?!
What do you mean? Nelson's not the one swinging the bat at the horse carcass.

megatron42

03-09-2009, 07:37 PM

you want to know who had peter do prime... the fanboys

nelson

03-09-2009, 08:12 PM

you want to know who had peter do prime... the fanboys

I thought it was the quality and talent of Peter Cullen that got him the job?

Trailbreaker

03-09-2009, 08:27 PM

I thought it was the quality and talent of Peter Cullen that got him the job?
That I will agree with.

MitP

03-09-2009, 08:46 PM

What do you mean? Nelson's not the one swinging the bat at the horse carcass.

So who is?

No, honestly. I really don't know. Tell me.

Trailbreaker

03-09-2009, 09:03 PM

So who is?

No, honestly. I really don't know. Tell me.
It's you, man. The dead horse? The Frank Welker as Soundwave issue. The Beating? The constant pleas from fans for him to be Soundwave.

thelastautobot

03-09-2009, 10:04 PM

Yes, Yes, what if this and what if that. We could go on forever picking a voice for bumblebee, a new design for prime, Megatrons face or whatever!! There no point assuming or pleaing to MB about what YOU think HIS movie should be. Yes you are an avid fan and yes your opinion counts, But we can go on forever about what WE would want, and in that case, the movie prob would NEVER get finished because it couldnt please everyone to THEIR preference. But when the day is done and over, its still MB choice..weather we agreed or not!:lol

That way we can all enjoy this EPIC sequel that MB has made for us!!

Johnd818

03-09-2009, 10:19 PM

So who is?

No, honestly. I really don't know. Tell me.

Wow...

The plea to MB should be keep doing what you're doing. We loved the first film (or why else would we be here?) and I'm sure we'll love this one.

And on a personal note, thank you for representing the military as well as you do in all of your films.

megatron42

03-09-2009, 11:33 PM

I thought it was the quality and talent of Peter Cullen that got him the job?

that's what was said on don murphy's board

michaelbay

03-10-2009, 01:15 AM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

littleman794

03-10-2009, 01:17 AM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

lol, nice and subtle;)

thelastautobot

03-10-2009, 01:18 AM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

Thanx Michael

Well there u have it!!!

;)

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 01:40 AM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

MichaelGreat quote---I've said it before and I will say it many more times--PURE GENIUS!! :)

I like the way you post Mr. Bay---giving us 3 ways to interpret that quote

A)Frank has already recorded for 'Soundwave' and your are saying--"okay let me see what Welker is doing" knowing the whole time he will be in it.

-----OR-----

B)You add validation to Frank's claim about him not being approached for 'Soundwave' yet knowing he was your "guy" anyway but waiting for the right time to get the voicework done.

-----OR-----

C)You are changing your original idea of someone else and going with the man who was behind the communication specialists voice in G-1 after extreme fan support

AWESOME!!!! Keep us guessing Mr. Bay.............."Bay-HEM in an IMAX theater near you on Wed. June 24th 2009"

nice avatar man, and yes, i thought A tooThanks---I didn't want to be the only person who saw it :)

littleman794

03-10-2009, 02:03 AM

lol, ya...

but ya, bay has quite the posting strategy:D

thelastautobot

03-10-2009, 02:10 AM

Thanks---I didn't want to be the only person who saw it :)

I mean come on!! This seems like a MB move!! and it seemed the most logical choice given MB quote!!!

Way to go LadiesMan217!!!(that is ur ebay username)lol

couldnt have said it better myself!;)

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 02:18 AM

but ya, bay has quite the posting strategy:DIt's the BEST!! He knows what will get us all psyched for TF-2 {not like any of us loyal fans aren't already}

I was able to see the Bethlehem filming and it was AMAZING. I saw them film the scene where Demolishor takes down the Black-hawk. It's so interesting to see 2 Black-hawks circling the Steel Mill and you have no idea one of them {as a CGI scene w/ a Decepticon} will be destroyed. I also got to witness people running for their lives--no idea from what though---and that crazy Ice Cream truck.

To top it all off I was able to get Tyrese's autograph and I have to say this: HE IS ONE HELL OF A NICE GUY!!! {great pick w/him Mr. Bay} He was shouting out to the fans to get them screaming and when he came close to my area I told the crowd to shout "Bring the Rain" before he came over--he loved that. :)

AWESOME EXPERIENCE---Bay created an explosive atmosphere in the Lehigh Valley {YES---Pun intended}

littleman794

03-10-2009, 02:21 AM

luuucky!!!

so you personally know dev is in it the whole time?

cool...ur so lucky:D

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 02:22 AM

Way to go LadiesMan217!!!(that is ur ebay username)lolI actually did try to get that name on eBay but it was already taken---I heard the 217 is because of Mr. Bay's birthday {Feb 17th----I actually created a 'Happy B-day' thread for him on IMDB}..........He never responded to it :( but that's alright----he was busy editing a "master-piece" so I totally understand :)

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 02:28 AM

luuucky!!!

so you personally know dev is in it the whole time?

cool...ur so lucky:DI wish I knew for sure what was going on down in that set but Mr. Bay kept everyone hush-hush. I was standing around some of the extras {preparing for a 'military type' scene---in full gray & black outfits} I asked a few of the guys to give me some inside info and they said 'not for a million bucks kid'

They all had a great attitude about the film---it was HOT out and they were in full gear with weapons and still up-beat and having a good time waiting for their battle scene to be called by Bay.

littleman794

03-10-2009, 02:30 AM

wow...i just got that!!!

wow...so he is alluding to himself with ladiesman217!!

lol...mine would be littlespam917 then:D

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 02:40 AM

wow...so he is alluding to himself with ladiesman217!!It was a great choice---if you look how it was used in the film.
Sam {in his mind} thinks he's a ladies man & it was great to hear Barricade & Frenzy say it...Then Turturro asks "So uh---Ladies Man two seven-teen..that is your eBay user-name right?"
My favorite use of it in the movie is when -----Mikaela said {knowing that Sam is isn't a 'player'} to Simmons "yeah that sounds like ladies man" :)

littleman794

03-10-2009, 02:41 AM

lol, ya!!!!

think though...

ebay...

birthday....

they rhyme!!

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 02:48 AM

I wish that was really my eBay user-name....then again I 'm sure that person gets all kinds of crazy e-mails. I could totally see other people sending him a question like "Where is the item 21153---Where ARE the glasses??" :)

littleman794

03-10-2009, 02:50 AM

lol, i imagine:D

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 02:56 AM

lol, i imagine:DIt was cool sharing the Bethlehem stuff with you but I should get to bed.

How is this for a sig.

"Every day I wake up---is one more closer to BAY-HEM"

G'nite man.

littleman794

03-10-2009, 02:59 AM

lol, that is good!!

and ironically, before i opened this thread just now...

it thought, well, im off to bed, better tell him:D

so we are both sleepy

gnight man:D

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 03:02 AM

I can't forget:

Goodnight Mr. Bay & thanks for the new post!!!

MitP

03-10-2009, 06:19 AM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael, I don't know what to say, so I'll just go with "Thank you".

Trailbreaker

03-10-2009, 06:33 AM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

Or it could just be some other guy named "Frank." ;)

rumblebee505

03-10-2009, 07:31 AM

No way! I read the first post and thought this dude is gonna get blown off about this.then it seems not to be as i thought!did michael say hed approach frank?please dont beat me like the horse.

You mean like a group recording, with all the VAs in one room? It might have been done that way back in the '80's, but not this time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJKGAZO4beI&feature=channel_page

Michael seems to prefer to work one-on-one with each VA (at least the key VAs, like Peter and Hugo) which might be due to a matter of schedule than anything else. Of course, it also means he can direct the VAs as effectively as he can direct any actor on set.

You mean like a group recording, with all the VAs in one room? It might have been done that way back in the '80's, but not this time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJKGAZO4beI&feature=channel_page

Michael seems to prefer to work one-on-one with each VA (at least the key VAs, like Peter and Hugo) which might be due to a matter of schedule than anything else. Of course, it also means he can direct the VAs as effectively as he can direct any actor on set.

I know that... I meant I would think that the choices would have already been made on who does the voices for whom.

Firefrost

03-10-2009, 12:44 PM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael
Very Nice, Thanks Michael

BAYliner

03-10-2009, 01:00 PM

Michael is the shiznit!! ask yourself this.. have u been BAYporized?

guppyvh

03-10-2009, 01:02 PM

Michael is the shiznit!! ask yourself this.. have u been BAYporized?

Michael is the what...?

My thanks to mister Bay ^^.

BAYliner

03-10-2009, 01:08 PM

Michael is the shit..ya know (awesome,the man,that sorta thang) but i used some slang..
Michael is the what...?

My thanks to mister Bay ^^.

guppyvh

03-10-2009, 01:35 PM

Michael is the shit..ya know (awesome,the man,that sorta thang) but i used some slang..

Explains a lot, my english not always uptodate:lol

BAYliner

03-10-2009, 01:59 PM

its all good my friend..
Explains a lot, my english not always uptodate:lol

johat

03-10-2009, 02:16 PM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

I'm so happy I could cry.

But seriously, it would be awesome, an extremely nice gesture to us fanboys/fangurls.

Thanks Mr. Bay. You rule.

nibm_harry

03-10-2009, 02:46 PM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

Well...Hoping for the best !!! :-)

Shadow

03-10-2009, 02:47 PM

Remember guys Welker did other voices in G-1 as well like Skywarp. You never know... if Skywarp should show up, maybe Walker could do his voice as well?

A)Frank has already recorded for 'Soundwave' and your are saying--"okay let me see what Welker is doing" knowing the whole time he will be in it.

I think he may have already recorded and Bay is being facetious.

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 03:23 PM

Which makes me lean toward:

A)Frank has already recorded for 'Soundwave' and your are saying--"okay let me see what Welker is doing" knowing the whole time he will be in it.

I think he may have already recorded and Bay is being facetious.After I posted that a few others were leaning that same way. That's my favorite scenario because 'Soundwave' the character was probably the biggest request & I'm sure that Mr. Bay knows that if you make an attempt to please fans you don't half-step it. The voice of 'SW' was probably the second most requested feature G-1 fans wanted to see/hear {at least I think}

P.S. I have to go with BAY on the Hugo Weaving choice--Excellent addition!! :)

Trailbreaker

03-10-2009, 03:36 PM

Here is how I dissected this post:

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

-"I think," not meaning "I will."
-"Pursue," Will chase him down, but probably not manage to get him.
-"Frank," Frank who? Franklin Roosevelt? Frank Sinatra? Barney Frank? Frank Zappa? This "Frank" could be anybody.
-"Soundwave," could be for the video game for all we know.

ShinjiIkari1991

03-10-2009, 03:38 PM

I just reaad on movieweb.com that Mr.Bay will concider Frankwelker for Megatron. After all he reprised him on Family Guy

Trailbreaker

03-10-2009, 03:41 PM

I just reaad on movieweb.com that Mr.Bay will concider Frankwelker for Megatron. After all he reprised him on Family Guy
Uh no, Hugo Weaving is back as Megatron.

SYNAPSE

03-10-2009, 03:54 PM

Here is how I dissected this post:

-"I think," not meaning "I will."
-"Pursue," Will chase him down, but probably not manage to get him.
-"Frank," Frank who? Franklin Roosevelt? Frank Sinatra? Barney Frank? Frank Zappa? This "Frank" could be anybody.
-"Soundwave," could be for the video game for all we know.

:wtfYour a moron if you believe its another Frank...

Trailbreaker

03-10-2009, 04:00 PM

:wtfYour a moron if you believe its another Frank...
Of course it could be another Frank. Don't tell me that Frank Welker is the only voice actor out there who has the first name "Frank." Besides, considering that Soundwave is more than likely to have a robotic synthesized voice, anybody could play him.

That above- don't take me so seriously.
Well, it's text, I can't tell if you are serious or just fooling with me.

ShinjiIkari1991

03-10-2009, 04:21 PM

Uh no, Hugo Weaving is back as Megatron.

thanks for the correction

Mclaren

03-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Thumps up man, it just made the anticipation that much better.

TIMtationX

03-10-2009, 04:54 PM

Besides, considering that Soundwave is more than likely to have a robotic synthesized voice, anybody could play him.

EXACTLY what i been tryin' to say!! ...I guess people will just feel better knowing it's him, even though they probably won't even be able to tell it's him....

nelson

03-10-2009, 05:49 PM

Here is how I dissected this post:

-"I think," not meaning "I will."
-"Pursue," Will chase him down, but probably not manage to get him.
-"Frank," Frank who? Franklin Roosevelt? Frank Sinatra? Barney Frank? Frank Zappa? This "Frank" could be anybody.
-"Soundwave," could be for the video game for all we know.

In my opinion...

I think means: I'll give it some though.

Pursue means: give it a try

Michael is not in charge of the videogame, it's a complete separate production IIRC.

Ill come to cincinnati to buy Michael a drink!!!
Lets everyone go to Cincinnati to treat Michael!!!:DInstead of a drink let's treat Mr. Bay to a Wednesday opening record on the way to a billion-dollar box office take. :)

The real 'treat' is having a TRUE action director bring our 80's toys/cartoons to life---Spielberg was right---'Michael was born to direct TF'

I agree with this, considering I am also in Cincinnati. First round on me!

As far as the Welker thing goes, I couldn't really care less. I went on youtube and found some clips of Soundwave's voice, and with the effect of the vocoder, plus given the post recording altering technology that exists today, I think I could do the voice and it would achieve the proper effect.

I work cheap by the way.

Ed Fuego

phoenixgirl

03-10-2009, 06:38 PM

I read somewhere on here that Welker did want to do a role for TF2, but no one had approached him yet. If Michael does ask Frank to do Soundwave, I can see him accepting it.

And also, Big thank you to Michael Bay for the heads up and for reading the fan remarks.

megatron42

03-10-2009, 06:48 PM

we can't forget nelson

MitP

03-10-2009, 08:47 PM

IAs far as the Welker thing goes, I couldn't really care less. I went on youtube and found some clips of Soundwave's voice, and with the effect of the vocoder, plus given the post recording altering technology that exists today, I think I could do the voice and it would achieve the proper effect.

Uh...no. No you can't. Believe me, I've heard plenty of fans try.

They. Always. Fail.

Wreckage

03-10-2009, 08:48 PM

yes, wonderful style indeed...

-----OR-----

D) He may be considering getting him for TF3....

Bay-HEM in an IMAX theater near you on Wed. June 24th 2009!!!!!!!!!

CAN'T WAIT!!!!

-----OR-----

E) He's just pulling your leg again like he has done many times and Frank Welker isn't going to voice anyone in this film.

Trailbreaker

03-10-2009, 08:55 PM

As far as the Welker thing goes, I couldn't really care less. I went on youtube and found some clips of Soundwave's voice, and with the effect of the vocoder, plus given the post recording altering technology that exists today, I think I could do the voice and it would achieve the proper effect.

Would you be happy to show us by any chance? :)

Uh...no. No you can't. Believe me, I've heard plenty of fans try.

They. Always. Fail.

Doesn't mean Ed Fuego will.

nelson

03-10-2009, 09:10 PM

I agree with this, considering I am also in Cincinnati. First round on me!

As far as the Welker thing goes, I couldn't really care less. I went on youtube and found some clips of Soundwave's voice, and with the effect of the vocoder, plus given the post recording altering technology that exists today, I think I could do the voice and it would achieve the proper effect.

I work cheap by the way.

Ed Fuego

Some guy at Don Murphy's forum did a pretty good version of it and he only had a crummy PC.

Ed Fuego

03-10-2009, 09:58 PM

Uh...no. No you can't. Believe me, I've heard plenty of fans try.

They. Always. Fail.

You put me in a room with the latest and greatest audio processing equipment (and someone who knows how to use it :) ), and I think I could make it sound pretty damn close.

Note, this does not think that I believe Welker isn't a great talent, and it would be obviously very difficult to try and replicate other voices of his. But just listening to Soundwave and how strong an effect that vocoder is, I think you could almost make anybody's voice close.

Ed Fuego

Ed Fuego

03-10-2009, 09:59 PM

Some guy at Don Murphy's forum did a pretty good version of it and he only had a crummy PC.

In the words of the mythbusters, "Well there's your problem." If he had used a Mac it would have been perfect.

Trailbreaker

03-10-2009, 10:04 PM

In the words of the mythbusters, "Well there's your problem." If he had used a Mac it would have been perfect.
I made a neat one using the MacInTalk voice and Garageband. It was totally not Frank Welker, but it sounded awesome.

bliss81

03-10-2009, 10:40 PM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

you will be doing a huge service to us fans for pursuing frank welker. i thank and applaud you. lets hope that frank welker agrees to the terms and that his artistic integrity is preserved.

to those who couldn't care less, than why you posting about it. if you couldn't care less than post on another topic.

frank knows the character and can deliver him better than anyone. just b/c you can imitate him doesn't mean you can voice act.

Johnd818

03-10-2009, 10:53 PM

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

Remember kids, if you cross your eyes for too long they'll get stuck, your parents really have eyes in the back of their heads (they're invisible), and everything you read on the internet is true...

I think I'll wait to see for myself. Michael Bay has already told us he would put out a lot of misinformation to keep fans guessing. I don't remember ever reading that his own forums were off limits. His statement could be another attempt at this misinformation or legit. Either way it will be a great film.

thelastautobot

03-10-2009, 11:01 PM

Thats one hell of a suggestion if Frank ISNT part of this!!

Thats what we call in the real world "false hope" and thats just flat out mean!

TIMtationX

03-10-2009, 11:13 PM

Wow....This REALLY IS serious for some of you...

Michael Do

03-10-2009, 11:14 PM

you will be doing a huge service to us fans for pursuing frank welker. i thank and applaud you. lets hope that frank welker agrees to the terms and that his artistic integrity is preserved.

to those who couldn't care less, than why you posting about it. if you couldn't care less than post on another topic.

frank knows the character and can deliver him better than anyone. just b/c you can imitate him doesn't mean you can voice act.but most fans want SW to have a vocoder sound which everyone can make it using their voice.

if frank gonna do SW in rotf, then he better invent something new for soundwave and not to rely on that vocoder shit. if not then i hope bay and co. invent something interesting and cool for SW.

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 11:45 PM

but most fans want SW to have a vocoder sound which everyone can make it using their voice. if frank gonna do SW in rotf, then he better invent something new for soundwaveI know how you feel but....I have seen dozens of "Simpsons" episodes where there is a portrayal of a famous actor/actress & at the end of the episode that person's name is absent from the credits and you see a quick disclaimer "Some celebrity voices were impersonated." [someone from the main cast {who are all equally talented} does the celebrity voice]. That brief sentence makes you feel different after watching a 22 minute episode.

Peter Cullen's 'Optimus' sounds so much better {and wiser} than the cartoon did. 'Soundwave' has a synthetic voice that would never change so I think that everyone will be pleased if in fact Welker reprises the role because it appeals to the 'Soundwave' fans that loved the character just by himself, the ones that loved the voice but thought he was a weak fighter & most of us {ME} who loved the combo created by a voice-over 'genius'

In closing, I have no doubts that the 3 writers & Mr. Bay-hem himself will see to it that 'Soundwave' in live-action will live up to ALL expectations :)

Ed Fuego

03-10-2009, 11:45 PM

you will be doing a huge service to us fans for pursuing frank welker. i thank and applaud you. lets hope that frank welker agrees to the terms and that his artistic integrity is preserved.

to those who couldn't care less, than why you posting about it. if you couldn't care less than post on another topic.

frank knows the character and can deliver him better than anyone. just b/c you can imitate him doesn't mean you can voice act.

I'm allowed to post my opinion on the manner. Some people might be in favor of Welker as Soundwave, some might dislike the idea, and some might not care either way. Those opinions are just as valid as yours. This "why are posting on this topic" reasoning is ridiculous. It's a message board; this is what people do on message boards.

And I don't recall ever saying I could voice act. All I said was that the technology has advanced to the point where it would probably be possible to make anyone's voice sound pretty damn close to Welker's Soundwave.

Ed Fuego

thelastautobot

03-10-2009, 11:53 PM

I know how you feel but....I have seen dozens of "Simpsons" episodes where there is a portrayal of a famous actor/actress & at the end of the episode that person's name is absent from the credits and you see a quick disclaimer "Some celebrity voices were impersonated." [someone from the main cast {who are all equally talented} does the celebrity voice]. That brief sentence makes you feel different after watching a 22 minute episode.

Peter Cullen's 'Optimus' sounds so much better {and wiser} than the cartoon did. 'Soundwave' has a synthetic voice that would never change so I think that everyone will be pleased if in fact Welker reprises the role because it appeals to the 'Soundwave' fans that loved the character just by himself, the ones that loved the voice but thought he was a weak fighter & most of us {ME} who loved the combo created by a voice-over 'genius'

In closing, I have no doubts that the 3 writers & Mr. Bay-hem himself will see to it that 'Soundwave' in live-action will live up to ALL expectations :)

I agree w everything except i think Soundwave's voice can be WAAAAy better than the old 80's vocoder. You can for sure bump up the quality of recording and effects and being as how MB has any and all the robot effects he wants, Soundwave has got to have a sound that will be defining for his character being as how he plays a pretty big role in the film:)

Ladies_Man_217

03-10-2009, 11:59 PM

I agree w everything except i think Soundwave's voice can be WAAAAy better than the old 80's vocoder. You can for sure bump up the quality of recording and effects and being as how MB has any and all the robot effects he wants, Soundwave has got to have a sound that will be defining for his character being as how he plays a pretty big role in the film:)I was just insinuating that it should remain 'synthetic'.
You are most definitely right in the fact it will have a more modern touch-up if it is indeed Welker's voice. I'm Glad we are on the same page TLA :)

thelastautobot

03-11-2009, 12:03 AM

I was just insinuating that it should remain 'synthetic'.
You are most definitely right in the fact it will have a more modern touch-up if it is indeed Welker's voice. I'm Glad we are on the same page TLA :)

For sure Ladiesman217, Im sorry for takin it wrong if I did!! I j wanted to assure you that on JUNE 24, 2009 WE ALL WILL HAVE OUR MINDS BLOWN!!!lol;)

nOiZe

03-11-2009, 12:07 AM

Soundwave's voice needs to be reproduced by a vocoder (synthesizer that takes vocal input from microphone and passes it through a series of filters and oscillators). It could be done very well, with even a bit more processing to make it even more effective.

Did I see what looked like Skywarp (teleporting decepticon) in the newest trailer? hmmm...

-nOiZe

Ladies_Man_217

03-11-2009, 12:09 AM

For sure Ladiesman217, Im sorry for takin it wrong if I did!!No--you didn't take it wrong at all. I worded it exactly like you read it. I should have gone over it just one more time for good measure.

This thread has over 10K views---that is awesome {1,000 are probably from me alone just waiting for another post by Mr. Bay----hopefully to one of my posts ;):)} One could only hope!

thelastautobot

03-11-2009, 12:10 AM

Soundwave's voice needs to be reproduced by a vocoder (synthesizer that takes vocal input from microphone and passes it through a series of filters and oscillators). It could be done very well, with even a bit more processing to make it even more effective.

Did I see what looked like Skywarp (teleporting decepticon) in the newest trailer? hmmm...

-nOiZe

Skywarp???where...do u mean the Fallen??

Ladies_Man_217

03-11-2009, 12:11 AM

Did I see what looked like Skywarp (teleporting decepticon) in the newest trailer?I thought the same thing when I watched the bootleg trailer.....If you look close enough in the high-def trailer you will see it is actually 'the Fallen'

I hope this helps :)

taybrian1

03-11-2009, 01:18 AM

Maybe it's time to put the Welker thing to bed. With that, I am doing the same.

ryan dube

03-11-2009, 07:12 AM

Hey Michael,

Don't forget Roberto Orci's suggestion about recording Soundwave's voice by use of a vocoder ;)

Grok the Alien

03-11-2009, 12:19 PM

This good choice. Grok okay with it.

Yocdub

03-11-2009, 12:20 PM

Well, if your already perusing Frank for Soundwave, kill 2 birds and have him do MEGATRON while hes there. No disrespect for Hugo but Frank's MT is iconic just as Peter is to OP.

thelastautobot

03-11-2009, 12:58 PM

Well, if your already perusing Frank for Soundwave, kill 2 birds and have him do MEGATRON while hes there. No disrespect for Hugo but Frank's MT is iconic just as Peter is to OP.

hey there is rumor that Mike Patton who did the voice work for The Darkness video game was asked to voice a Decepticon as well... so?

Firefrost

03-11-2009, 09:05 PM

hey there is rumor that Mike Patton who did the voice work for The Darkness video game was asked to voice a Decepticon as well... so?
F************K yeah! Be Aggressive B-E Aggressive :D

Trailbreaker

03-11-2009, 09:06 PM

hey there is rumor that Mike Patton who did the voice work for The Darkness video game was asked to voice a Decepticon as well... so?
So....what's your point?

Shadow

03-11-2009, 09:14 PM

So....what's your point?he has a damn good evil type voice. Ya anyone can do Soundwave but I can see Mike Patton as a D-con. Maybe Devs if he talks or maybe even Jetfire.

nelson

03-11-2009, 09:19 PM

you will be doing a huge service to us fans for pursuing frank welker. i thank and applaud you. lets hope that frank welker agrees to the terms and that his artistic integrity is preserved.

to those who couldn't care less, than why you posting about it. if you couldn't care less than post on another topic.

frank knows the character and can deliver him better than anyone. just b/c you can imitate him doesn't mean you can voice act.

Who says movie Soundwave will be anything like G1 Soundwave?

I won't be surprised if Welker gets the job and movie Soundwave sounds nothing like G1 Soundave.

Trailbreaker

03-11-2009, 09:22 PM

Who says movie Soundwave will be anything like G1 Soundwave?

I won't be surprised if Welker gets the job and movie Soundwave sounds nothing like G1 Soundave.
Agreed. I think he is going to sound very different in this movie. Possibly more raw, more hardcore. G1 Soundwave to me sounds a little generic if you ask me.

thelastautobot

03-11-2009, 09:26 PM

Who says movie Soundwave will be anything like G1 Soundwave?

I won't be surprised if Welker gets the job and movie Soundwave sounds nothing like G1 Soundave.

Well said nelson!;)

Shadow

03-11-2009, 09:27 PM

Who says movie Soundwave will be anything like G1 Soundwave?

I won't be surprised if Welker gets the job and movie Soundwave sounds nothing like G1 Soundave.yes very well said. I for one hope Soundwave sounds nothing like his G-1 voice.

rebuh_nomis

03-11-2009, 09:28 PM

he has a damn good evil type voice. Ya anyone can do Soundwave but I can see Mike Patton as a D-con. Maybe Devs if he talks or maybe even Jetfire.

Yea, i heard this too. Hey Michael, hope you're listening!!!!

id love to see him do the Fallen, he would kick ass as The Fallen.

Ladies_Man_217

03-11-2009, 09:29 PM

I won't be surprised if Welker gets the job and movie Soundwave sounds nothing like G1 Soundave.I will absolutely respect any portrayal of "Soundwave" that is featured because Mr. Bay would never let us down and {like someone else said} if Frank is behind the character/voice he will give the best performance of his life seeing as how this BLOCK-BUSTER will probably make over a $$ BILLION $$

I truly wish this opened on the 26th so Mr. Bay could earn an 'opening weekend record' but.....on the bright side 2 days earlier is two days I don't have to wait :)

rebuh_nomis

03-11-2009, 09:30 PM

I will absolutely respect any portrayal of "Soundwave" that is featured because Mr. Bay would never let us down and {like someone else said} if Frank is behind the character/voice he will give the best performance of his life seeing as how this will probably make over a $$ BILLION $$

I truly wish this opened on the 26th so Mr. Bay could earn an 'opening weekend record' but.....on the bright side 2 days ealier is two days I don't have to wait :)

ladies man, imagine seeing you here!

Michael Do

03-11-2009, 09:33 PM

ladies man, nice to see you here.

lol never thought to see here :P

//offtopic

rebuh_nomis

03-11-2009, 09:35 PM

lol never thought to see here :P

//offtopic

sorry, let me ammend that....

Ladies man, imagine seeing you here.

transformers rock, did ya hear the good news?

TIMtationX

03-11-2009, 09:36 PM

Who says movie Soundwave will be anything like G1 Soundwave?

I won't be surprised if Welker gets the job and movie Soundwave sounds nothing like G1 Soundave.

It won't matter to people how he sounds, the ones pushing for this will just be happy it's Frank doing it........I don't think this Welker/Soundwave thing is as big an issue is Cullen/Prime was.

uraydo

03-11-2009, 09:51 PM

Who says movie Soundwave will be anything like G1 Soundwave?

I won't be surprised if Welker gets the job and movie Soundwave sounds nothing like G1 Soundave.
word.

Firefrost

03-11-2009, 10:30 PM

Who says movie Soundwave will be anything like G1 Soundwave?

I won't be surprised if Welker gets the job and movie Soundwave sounds nothing like G1 Soundave.
I think it's the credits. Scooby Doo could sound like Soundwave....oh wait :p

MitP

03-11-2009, 10:42 PM

Who says movie Soundwave will be anything like G1 Soundwave?

I won't be surprised if Welker gets the job and movie Soundwave sounds nothing like G1 Soundave.

I doubt Michael would go out of his way to deliberately make Frank sound as different from his G1 counterpart as possible. Granted, it won't be an exact reproduction, but the final version should be something much deeper and beefier than anything we've heard before. Think "vocoder Soundwave" on steroids.

Ironically, more of Frank's actual Soundwave voice will probably be heard in the movie than it ever was in the original cartoon! :rolleyes:

Grok the Alien

03-11-2009, 11:32 PM

He's already given us one great Transformer film - I think he's going to top it!

Ladies_Man_217

03-11-2009, 11:36 PM

He's already given us one great Transformer film - I think he's going to top it!I agree but.....you should change 'great' to AMAZING and 'think' to KNOW :) ...................."Bay-HEM" & "Bay-OS" June 24th!!

rebuh_nomis

03-11-2009, 11:52 PM

I agree but.....you should change 'great' to AMAZING and 'think' to KNOW :) ...................."Bay-HEM" & "Bay-OS" June 24th!!

nope, thats only said when Mike Patton is concerned ;)

dragonfire144

03-12-2009, 03:34 PM

wow this topic has gone way off yesterday it was about frank voicing soundwave now its about beer :wtf

nelson

03-12-2009, 04:12 PM

wow this topic has gone way off yesterday it was about frank voicing soundwave now its about beer :wtf

Word. Anyone who keeps this derailing will see his/her days numbered. BTW, off topic post are have been and will be deleted.

Ladies_Man_217

03-12-2009, 04:57 PM

Word. Anyone who keeps this derailing will see his/her days numbered. BTW, off topic post are have been and will be deleted.I'll put this thread back ON TOPIC for ya Nelson.

A good friend of mine on the IMDb boards has started a "Happy Birthday Frank Welker" thread as.....today March 12th is his 63rd.

I won't copy his idea but if Mr. Welker reads forums it would be a nice treat to see the fans show thier appreciation on IMDb and here on the #1 Director in the WORLD's forums as well.

Happy Birthday Mr. Welker!! :)

StefsChemicalRomance

03-13-2009, 08:32 AM

Hmm.

Meg

03-13-2009, 10:57 PM

Pretty please have Frank as the voice of Soundwave. Also Happy Birthday for the 12th Mr Welker.
Cheers
Meg

Trailbreaker

03-13-2009, 11:00 PM

Here is a question that has always pondered me. what are the fans gonna do if they don't use Welker as Soundwave, yet he still sounds awesome?

Johnd818

03-13-2009, 11:10 PM

Here is a question that has always pondered me. what are the fans gonna do if they don't use Welker as Soundwave, yet he still sounds awesome?

Better yet, what if they keep the identity of the voice actor a secret until opening night, Soundwave sounds awesome much like in the old cartoon (thanks to technology), and during the credits you hear a couple people talking about how awesome the movie was and Frank was awesome as Soundwave and then...

(And before anyone attacks, let me just say that I actually do think it would be great if Welker voiced Soundwave. Just not a make or break the movie deal for me. All in fun!)

thelastautobot

03-13-2009, 11:42 PM

Better yet, what if they keep the identity of the voice actor a secret until opening night, Soundwave sounds awesome much like in the old cartoon (thanks to technology), and during the credits you hear a couple people talking about how awesome the movie was and Frank was awesome as Soundwave and then...

(And before anyone attacks, let me just say that I actually do think it would be great if Welker voiced Soundwave. Just not a make or break the movie deal for me. All in fun!)

why not!! lol

TIMtationX

03-14-2009, 01:06 PM

Here is a question that has always pondered me. what are the fans gonna do if they don't use Welker as Soundwave, yet he still sounds awesome?

..They'll still be angry cuz it ain't Frank...Or they'll say "it was good, but Frank would've been better."

Trailbreaker

03-14-2009, 01:11 PM

..They'll still be angry cuz it ain't Frank...Or they'll say "it was good, but Frank would've been better."
*Awaits the ROTF DVD special features where they dub in Frank's old Soundwave voice, just like they did with Megatron*

thelastautobot

03-14-2009, 01:12 PM

..They'll still be angry cuz it ain't Frank...Or they'll say "it was good, but Frank would've been better."I can see this happening

MitP

03-14-2009, 02:26 PM

..They'll still be angry cuz it ain't Frank...Or they'll say "it was good, but Frank would've been better."

Hmm. For a group of people who claim they don't give a damn whether Welker lands the role or not, you expend an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G amount of energy to keep insisting you don't give a damn.

Trailbreaker

03-14-2009, 06:32 PM

Hmm. For a group of people who claim they don't give a damn whether Welker lands the role or not, you expend an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G amount of energy to keep insisting you don't give a damn.
As opposed to the "oh-so-minuscule" amounts of energy the pro-Welker as Soundwave, pro-Welker as Megatron, pro-Soundwave as tape recorder, pro-Megatron as a gun, anti-Prime with flames, anti-Michael Bay, anti-Bob Orci, anti-Production of this whole damn movie series groups of people would expend? :rolleyes:

Meg

03-14-2009, 10:31 PM

Actually having Frank Langella in the film would be cool whether as a voice or on screen actor.Hello Oscar nom cred for Frost/Nixon. Of course some fans would lol at the fact "Skeletor" is in it.
Langella was him in the 1987 MOTU movie (which is one of good things about it from what Ive read.)